discriminatory
adjective
dis·crim·i·na·to·ry
di-ˈskri-mə-nə-ˌtȯr-ē 
-ˈskrim-nə-
2
: applying or favoring discrimination in treatment
Examples of discriminatory in a Sentence
The law prohibits discriminatory hiring practices.
a company that was fined for its discriminatory practices in the hiring of women
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From a regulatory standpoint, open-source data can enable real-time auditing and monitoring to ensure fairness and protect against discriminatory pricing methods.
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Robert Clark, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
But Maroney’s proposal, S.B. 2, is far wider-ranging, regulating the use of artificial intelligence by banks, landlords, employers and other areas where the discriminatory nature of algorithms raises concerns of fairness and privacy.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
This disparity is rooted in generations of systemic barriers to wealth accumulation, from redlining to discriminatory lending practices that continue to shape our financial realities today.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Thomas wrote that Hittle had plenty evidence of discriminatory intent, and his case would have allowed the court to offer clear guidance on how to determine when workplace discrimination cases can move forward.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Robert Clark, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
But Maroney’s proposal, S.B. 2, is far wider-ranging, regulating the use of artificial intelligence by banks, landlords, employers and other areas where the discriminatory nature of algorithms raises concerns of fairness and privacy.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
This disparity is rooted in generations of systemic barriers to wealth accumulation, from redlining to discriminatory lending practices that continue to shape our financial realities today.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Thomas wrote that Hittle had plenty evidence of discriminatory intent, and his case would have allowed the court to offer clear guidance on how to determine when workplace discrimination cases can move forward.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discriminatory
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“Discriminatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discriminatory. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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discriminatory
adjective
dis·crim·i·na·to·ry
dis-ˈkrim-(ə-)nə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
: showing discrimination : being unfair
discriminatory treatment
Legal Definition
discriminatory
adjective
dis·crim·i·na·to·ry
dis-ˈkri-mə-nə-ˌtōr-ē
1
: applying discrimination in treatment
2
: having unlawful discrimination as an effect
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